More than half the Welsh population want to see the title Prince of Wales passed on when Prince Charles becomes King, according to a new survey.

Research for BBC Wales suggests 58% of people believe there should be a new Prince of Wales when Charles accedes to the throne, with 26% saying the title should be scrapped.

The poll found a similar level of support for the idea of a public ceremony similar to the 1969 Investiture for a new Prince of Wales, although 30% of those questioned were against the idea.

Overall support for the monarchy stands at 59%, the survey suggests, with 29% favouring the removal of the Royal Family.

Support for the monarchy is highest amongst older respondents with 75% of those aged over 65 in favour, compared to 42% among the under-35s.

A regional breakdown of the responses suggested that support for the monarchy was at its lowest in the south Wales valleys.

Respondents were also asked to choose an ‘ambassador for Wales’, with 32% plumping for Sir Anthony Hopkins. Next came Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson on 19%, while 16% chose Tom Jones.

The survey was published to coincide with last night’s televised debate A Prince for Wales? on BBC One. A total of 922 people in Wales aged 16 and over were interviewed by Beaufort Research between June 12 and 24